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POI Hopes & Dreams

POI - HOPES & DREAMS is a project to inspire, aspire and celebrate.

These are inspirational stories that capture intimate moments of life through a mother's thoughts and observations of her child. Incorporating the visual beauty & symbolism of poi, it is an inspirational series of humanity. Poi is a taonga (gift), just like our children, and both need our guidance to fly. These exceptional women have unique stories that connect who they are, where they are from and what they hope for the future.

This is for every child who dreams of the world and every parent who hopes to give it to them.

Precious Clark (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Hē, Waikato) is passionate about Māori development and sharing Māori culture on a global scale. Born into a time of land protests, she is an advocate for peoples' rights and has strong hopes for her daughters future.

Piata Waitai (Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Kuri) is a luminary performer for 'Tū te Manawa Maurea' on the East Coast. An exceptional poi exponent and creator with a signature style in body movement, her hopes and dreams for her daughter are based in potential.